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From Thursday, December 17, 2020
To Monday, January 04, 2021
by bdust

Upcoming Red Cross blood donation opportunities Dec. 17-Jan. 4

12/17/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Connection Church, 2230 US - 40, St. Elmo

12/17/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Flora Church of the Nazarene, Route 50 and Parsons Lane, Flora

 

12/18/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Clay City High School, 707 South Walnut, Clay City

12/18/2020: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Kinmundy Christian Church, 225 N. Monroe Street, Kinmundy

 

12/21/2020: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Effingham Equity, 201 W Roadway Ave, Effingham

12/21/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Workman Sports Complex, 1301 N. Maple St., Effingham

12/21/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 301 West Madison Street, Farina

12/21/2020: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Oblong Municipal Building, 202 South Range, Oblong

12/21/2020: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fayette Co. Health Dept., 416 W. Edwards, Vandalia

 

12/22/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Effingham Event Center, 1501 West Fayette, Effingham

12/22/2020: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Daggs Auction Company, 230 CO Hwy 16, Xenia

 

12/23/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Effingham Elks Club, 2102 South Banker, Effingham

 

12/24/2020: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Effingham Event Center, 1501 West Fayette, Effingham

 

12/27/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 112 Embarrass, Sainte Marie

 

12/28/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Abbott Ambulance, 812 N. 3rd St., Effingham

12/28/2020: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., St Michael Church - Sigel, Church Street, Sigel

 

12/30/2020: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Stanfield Chiropractic, 414 W. Jefferson, Effingham

12/30/2020: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Herrick Community Building, 11 Broadway Road, Herrick

 

12/31/2020: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Stewardson Community Building, 108 Pine Street, Stewardson

 

1/4/2021: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Neal Center YMCA, 130 Courthouse Square, Toledo

1/4/2021: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., YMCA-Vandalia, 710 Rock Island Ave, Vandalia

During the season of giving, Red Cross urges blood donation

December may be the season of giving – but it’s typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.

The need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million blood transfusions will be given in the United States. Donations of all blood types are needed to ensure hospital shelves remain stocked to meet patient blood needs.

Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

To encourage donations this holiday season, those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross Dec. 18-Jan. 4 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Important COVID-19 information for donors

As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, hospital demand for convalescent plasma has also grown. COVID-19 convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation given by those who've recovered from this coronavirus. Their plasma contains antibodies that may help patients actively fighting the virus. Learn more about convalescent plasma and sign up to give at RedCrossBlood.org/Plasma4COVID.

The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies now through the Spring of 2021. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. 

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

About blood donation

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit  RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Donor Ambassadors and Transportation Specialists Needed 

Do you have an interest in welcoming blood donors at local blood drives, or transporting life saving blood to help those in need? Sign up today to be a Volunteer Greeter or Transportation Specialist. For more information, contact Kristin Pendleton by phone or text at 314-281-7968, or email RecruitMOAR@redcross.org.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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